Before talking about the best coliving in Madeira we would like to highlight some important topics about this wonderful island in the middle of the Atlantic.
Madeira
It is an archipelago of volcanic origin in the middle of the Atlantic, the main island, and one of the best known is also called Madeira, where the capital is located.
When I visited Madeira a few years ago, I was impressed by its wild nature and the beauty of its mountains, its cliffs, the rivers, for somebody from the Canary Islands, that´s impressive…
It is an ideal place for those who wish to enjoy nature on a volcanic island…
This Post could be useful if…
- You are a remote worker or Digital Nomad looking for community-focused accommodation in Madeira.
- If you are looking for accommodation to work remotely…
- Somebody who wants to understand the diversity of the Coliving offer in Madeira, Portugal…
A Few reasons to choose Madeira
- Warm weather all year
- Safe Place to live
- Friendly locals
- Excellent Internet speed
- Great food
- Amazing Nomad Community
- Lost of outdoor activities to do
Weather
It has a mild weather, winters are not very cold and the summers are not very hot. You can visit the island all year round.
The best months are from April to October, it rains less and the sea water is a little warmer.
In summer temperatures are around 25 degrees and in winter they do not usually go below 15 degrees.
It doesn’t usually rain much during the summer and a little more during the winter.
Sports
The list is immense, from surfing, hiking, diving, etc… it is ideal for those who want to do outdoor sports, all year round…
You can also spot whales.
Food
The food is excellent, their fish stand out. Logically, it is strongly influenced by Portuguese gastronomy.
The flavors are intense and very varied, both meats, fish, and stews.
Locals
The population of Madeira is very friendly, they are very used to dealing with tourists and it will be very easy for you to meet and establish a relationship with them.
This allows you to know and understand the local identity, traditions, and culture much better.
Nomad Village- Ponta do Sol
In recent years, this town has become a benchmark for innovation and the collaborative economy in Europe, if not throughout the world.
It is the first Nomad Village in the world…
It is an authentic paradise for Digital Nomads, who have found in this small town in Madeira an unparalleled community, where they can work, collaborate, and learn while enjoying all types of leisure and sports activities.
Ponta do Sol offers a free Coworking space, a vibrant community, where all kinds of activities are carried out to generate interactions between community members…
If you want to join and use a desk you have to register first – digitalnomads.startupmadeira.eu
Community of Remote Workers in Madeira
Don’t think that Ponta do Sol is the only place where you can find Digital Nomads, the island has many other locations with Coworking and Coliving spaces, where you can surround yourself with other remote workers.
Funchal and Machico stand out
The number of activities of all kinds that are carried out and the opportunities to meet other Digital Nomads will surprise you.
We recommend you join the Slack group digitalnomadsmadeira.slack.com to connect and stay up to date with everything that happens in the community during your travel.
Notably, the different Nomad communities on the island come together for activities and events, so your chances of meeting new people and enjoying good conversations will multiply.
Therefore, as you see, you will not only have the coliving community where you live, but you will be able to join other groups and meet-ups on the island in a simple way.
What is Coliving?
It is a community accommodation, where members share common areas, in addition to carrying out activities together.
What differentiates a Coliving from other types of accommodation is the common life and the experiences, activities, and good conversations you can have during your stay with other community members.
Dinners, hikes, skillshares, and many other activities are held to create community moments that help us get to know different people including the local culture and identity.
Why choose a Coliving space?
Choosing a coliving is a decision that you should make calmly and after researching the possibilities of these accommodations.
If you are traveling alone, looking for experiences, and would like to share your time with other travelers, perhaps this type of accommodation may interest you.
Going to a Coliving does not mean that we have to be chatting with other members of the community all day.
You have your private room, to have time for yourself whenever necessary.
Common characteristics of colivings in Madeira
Most colivings we have chosen are…
- Small spaces
- In traditional houses or chalets, with 4 or 7 rooms where common areas, coworking, kitchens, and bathrooms are shared.
- Locally owned
We have researched enough to know that they have a community.
These are not only spaces to work, but they strive to generate interactions and relationships between members, through all types of activities and with Community managers in the Coliving.
We prefer to give relevance to small intimate Coliving, with an impact on the local economy.
Although there is also an Outsite Coliving in Ponta do Sol, with about 15 individual rooms. Outsite is a worldwide brand, with colivings in different continents…
Why are these Coliving in Madeira impressive
We based our selection of a few Coliving in Madeira, Portugal, on some important requirements for us…
- Community
- Coworking
- Curation
Home Office Madeira
Quinta do Cabezo Alto is an oasis in the middle of the mountains, a quiet place to work.
This coliving is a 400 square meter chalet and a 5000 square meter garden.
Impressive house in the middle of nature. An ideal place to work and discover Madeira in community, with other remote workers and Digital Nomads.
They have cars to share at the house. Grocery shops are 15 minutes drive.
Rooms – 6 Rooms Between 8 and 11 residents
Coworking- Coworking space plus a dedicated desk in each room
Community – They do lots of activities, hiking, and barbecues. They even shop and cook together. You can also practice surfing and paddle tennis in the area.
The house has a game room and a small gym.
Host- a local family that lives on site.
Web- en.homeoffice-madeira.com
Cabeço Alto Coliving & Coworking
A beautiful and comfortable Coliving away from the noisy streets of the European capitals.
Where it will be easy for you to work collaboratively with other members of the community. The common areas are very large
It also has a coworking area and desk in each room.
Community- This Coliving space has a community manager, Figo, who works to generate community by organizing different types of activities
Host – Figo
Web – Cabecoalto.com
Coliving Santana
A former luxury Airbnb with a pool and private bathrooms, high-quality accommodation, but adapted and prepared to be able to work and be productive.
It is a small, quiet and intimate Coliving.
Santana is a town surrounded by nature in the North of Madeira well known for its traditional houses. With some of the best hiking routes on the island.
Host- Figo and Kiki. This coliving is part of Home Office Madeira
Community- They organize outdoor activities in the surroundings
Rooms- Four rooms, one is a shared room.
Coliving Ponta do Sol
The first coliving in Ponta do Sol, in the first Digital Nomad Village. It is also known as Banana House.
An extraordinary community where you can make good friends while networking.
Community- This Coliving is perfect for those not traveling fast, the minimum stay is one month. That is great for building community. Not having members coming in and out all the time, gives more space for meaningful relationships.
They do dinners and many other activities…
Coworking – The Coliving has a coworking area as well as a dedicated desk in the rooms.
One of its advantages is that you have access to the Nomad Village Community, Coworking, and Events in Ponta do Sol.
Rooms- 7 private rooms
Web- www.pontadosolcoliving.com
Nomadico Madeira
Nomadico is a brand well known for Digital Nomads, it has colivings in different countries.
They have a truly innovative community and very local proposal. Aiming for local impact and sustainability… Nomadico is focused on the community while partnering with local guesthouses.
In Madeira it has three Colivings, in Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar.
Coworking- In addition to shared work spaces at Coliving, the rooms have a desk, in case you need to make calls or have meetings.
Work and productivity are granted at Nomadico.
Community- The accommodations have local community managers, to organize the community. They will also help you better understand the local culture and identity since they are originally from Madeira.
Their family diners stand out along with all kinds of activities to meet people and discover a wonderful island.
I have met some Digital Nomads who have spent a few weeks at Nomadico in Madeira and their community experience was very good…
Houses- With 3 or 4 rooms on average
Web– www.nomadico.io
